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Defense Systems
November 21, 2006
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CRYPTO VISION
Beyond its digital eavesdropping and code-cracking efforts, NSA has another long-term objective: keeping DOD, and even civilian, data riding along on public networks safe from prying eyes.

SECURITY FOR THE MASSES
A new certification and accreditation program promises to bring information security to the enterprise.

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A CHAIN THAT BINDS
When sharing sensitive information, many intelligence experts would say that it’s important to keep your friends and allies close … but sometimes not too close.

BRIG. GEN. DAVID WARNER HAS INTEGRATED C2 IN HIS SIGHTS
DEFENSE SYSTEMS: How would you describe the Net-Enabled Command Capability? Is it a discrete program or a DOD focus?

DATA AT REST IS DATA AT RISK
Today’s mobile Army workforce ­carries devices that have instant access to command and control, situational awareness and decision-support systems. When not in use, the computing devices are referred to as data at rest. If the devices aren’t properly secured, operational, research or mission-critical information becomes vulnerable and puts the Army and the nation at risk.

THINK ABOUT SECURITY AS PART OF THE BIGGER PICTURE
With the 2006 reporting period for the annual Federal Information Security Management Act just ended, it seems a good time to pause and consider what this law is designed to do.